Meaning & Definition of word "Exhilaration"
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Exhilaration
/ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/
noun:
- 1. a feeling of extreme happiness or excitement.
- Example: The exhilaration of skydiving left her breathless and smiling.
- 2. a state of lively or cheerful excitement.
- Example: The crowd's exhilaration was palpable as the concert began.
- 3. the act of making (someone) feel very happy or excited.
- Example: The exhilarating experience of riding the roller coaster brought joy to the children.
Etymology
From Latin 'exhilarare', meaning to cheer or gladden.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bubbles of exhilaration:
moments of extreme joy or excitement.
exhilaration of victory:
the intense joy felt after triumph.
Related Words
exhilarate:
To make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated.
exhilarating:
Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated.
Slang Meanings of exhilaration
Meaning: On cloud nine
Example Sentence: After winning the game, I was on cloud nine.
Meaning: High on life
Example Sentence: She was just high on life after her graduation.